Are you looking for a purebred cat?

If so then your questions are very valid, however any cat can be good with dogs if they are brought up with them - the question is, is your dog good with cats?

If you are looking to rescue then the chances are slim you would get a purebred anyway! Most rescue cats are moggies, and the purebreds tend to be older cats, so no matter what their breed its their upbringing that will tell you if they are good with dogs or not - most of the time you wont know their upbringing!

A moggie is just as fun, comes in every colour imaginable in cats and should be fairly hassle free.

I would spend a week at home with your new addition, but for the first few weeks never leave dog and cat in the same room unattended, so if your going out make sure they are seperated.

Cats need plenty of attention, lots of affection and then you have toys, litter trays, grooming (depending on coat type), health checks, feeding etc.

A rescue cat will cost you somewhere around £30-100 depending on the centre, and a pedigree around £300-600 depending on the breed.

The setting up costs ar ethe same for every cat, although most rescues and good breeders will have fully wormed, flead and vaccinated the cat first. Most rescues will also have neutered their adult cats/older kittens and give you a voucher for neutering kittens. Most good breeders will insist their pet stock is neutered so you have that cost to consider.

You will need insurance, which is around £7-20 a month depending on company, cover and breed.

Litter and food around £10-15 a week

worming £3 a month

flea £20 for 6months

Hope that helps.